Witt/Kieffer Welcomes New Managing Director to Life Sciences Practice

Wednesday, October 03, 2018

Oak Brook, IL – Today Witt/Kieffer announced the addition of Nathaniel Hook as managing director in the firm’s global Life Sciences practice. Based in London, Hook brings a wide-range of expertise across life sciences, healthcare services and digital health to the firm. Coupled with his international network of contacts and his interest in the evolution of the broader healthcare sector, Hook will lead Witt/Kieffer's recruiting and consulting efforts for the Life Sciences practice in the U.K., Europe and beyond.

With close to 20 years’ of broad, international experience in executive search, Hook has held positions with some of the world’s top global executive search consultancies.

“Nathaniel’s experience in recruiting executives in the life sciences, together with his specific and extensive expertise in the fast emerging world of digital health, makes him a fantastic addition to Witt/Kieffer,” said Morten Nielsen, global managing partner for the firm’s Life Sciences practice. “He appreciates the rapidly changing health and life sciences landscape and will provide unique insights to meet the diverse needs of our firm’s expanding global client base.”

"It is a thrill to join Witt/Kieffer as the firm continues to expand globally and into markets that are growing and making a difference in people's lives," said Hook. "Strong, strategic executives are critical to success for life sciences companies, and I look forward to supporting our clients in their leadership needs."

Hook holds an LLB degree in Scots Law from the University of Glasgow and a Master’s degree in Marketing from the University of Strathclyde, also in Glasgow.